Should I be concerned about mold and mildew or is this just another scare tactic?
I recently performed an aerobic (air) mold test on a house near the beach in St. Petersburg, Florida. This came from a lead I received from an ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors) Home Inspector with whom I work closely on such problems. He had seen some mildew in the master bedroom closet ceiling and was concerned that it might be more than just your average strain. Because he is very aware of the potential problems with toxic molds, he decided to give the realtor my name and she called to inquire about our services.
I told her about our Microbiological Test Kit for all types of mold and mildew and that it would be important to know what kind of mold is present before you start any remediation process. She responded by asking, “Should I really be concerned about mold and mildew or is this just another scare tactic? Why can’t I just bleach this stuff and paint over it?” I was shocked by her question and wondered how she could be so unaware of the real health concerns now associated with toxic molds.
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